Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids Closed & Drained for Annual Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Just in time for temperatures to dip into the 30s in Central Florida, Kali River Rapids is closed for its annual refurbishment at Disney's...

Kali River Rapids Closing in Early January 2025 for Annual Winter Refurbishment at Animal Kingdom

As temperatures continue to drop, less guests will be looking to ride water rides at Walt Disney World, making it the ideal time to...

Kali River Rapids Reopens Following Three Days of Unexpected Downtime at Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids has been (rather quietly) closed for the past three days at Disney's Animal Kingdom. After a slightly delayed opening this morning,...

Kali River Rapids Briefly Reopens from Annual Refurbishment Before Multiple Evacuations & Closure

Kali River Rapids is having a tough first day back on the job. The white water rapids attraction briefly opened this morning after its...

Kali River Rapids Reopens Tomorrow Following 2-Month Refurbishment

Kali River Rapids is scheduled to reopen tomorrow after being closed for more than two months. The refurbishment is an annual event, with lower...

Kali River Rapids Reopening Earlier Than Expected, Weighted Vehicle Testing Underway

Kali River Rapids, the you-will-get-soaked water ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom, will reopen earlier than expected. The ride was originally scheduled to reopen March...

Kali River Rapids Scheduled to Reopen March 16th at Animal Kingdom

According to the Walt Disney World website, Disney is currently planning on reopening Kali River Rapids on March 16th at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Previously,...

Kali River Rapids Now Closed Through Mid-March at Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids joined Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in closing today for refurbishment. The annual refurbishment of Kali River Rapids reliably begins during the...

Disney World Provides Update on Reopening Timeframe for Multi-Month Kali River Rapids Refurbishment

Following up on our previous report that Kali River Rapids would be closed starting January 8th for an annual refurbishment, Disney World has provided...

Kali River Rapids Closing January 8, 2024 at Animal Kingdom; Likely for Annual Refurbishment

UPDATE: Disney World has officially acknowledged the refurbishment. Our original article continues below. Disney World Provides Update on Reopening Timeframe for Multi-Month Kali River Rapids...

Lightning Strikes Reportedly To Blame for Extended Downtime at Two Animal Kingdom Attractions

An intense, but somewhat common summer storm swept through Animal Kingdom and the Walt Disney World area early this afternoon. Along with heavy rain,...

Kali River Rapids Reopens Early from Refurbishment

Kali River Rapids reopened this morning at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The ride was originally scheduled to reopen on March 17th, according to Disney. Here's...